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YF57 ECV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ECV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 172,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 172,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 154,251 miles

3rd high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

under trays fitted obscuring most items

Fail 19 Apr 2017 154,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

3rd high level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency low

under trays fitted obscuring most items

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread below legal limit - outer tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

under shields fitted obscuring most components - unable to fully inspect

Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake cliper bleed nipple area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tread below legal limit - outer tread close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

under shields fitted obscuring most components - unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,384 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,428 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,451 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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YF57 ECV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF57 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF57 ECV registered?

YF57 ECV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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